The Role
We are advertising for a part time (0.70 to 0.80 FTE) temporary MFL teacher, and the post is available from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027.
Candidates must be able to teach two languages (Spanish and French) to KS3, and the ability to teach Spanish to KS4 essential. The ability/willingness to teach Spanish to KS5 would be an advantage.
This post provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a school which has a compelling vision and deep commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
The Languages Faculty is a forward-thinking and innovative team which strives to share their passion for languages with the students. We teach French and Spanish. The department has a strong track record of high achievement and engaging teaching and learning. The subject is taught in a specialist suite of rooms with excellent ICT facilities such as interactive whiteboards, data projectors in every room, and a dedicated ICT suite. Teaching and learning are at the heart of what we do, and the team is characterised by high standards and a willingness to develop as professionals through sharing our good practice with one another in a mutually supportive environment. All students learn a second language in Year 9 and can choose which language to take to GCSE. All departments have access to a ‘pool’ of administrators.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and so safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You can find a copy of our Safeguarding Policy on our website.
The School
We are a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
Application Process
The closing date for receipt of a completed application form and our teaching experience sheet (Word Documents) by the School is Monday 15 June 2026 (by 10am).
Candidates must complete our application form and return it to us using the email address in our covering letter. Please ensure that you complete all parts of the application form, including the additional information section. It is particularly important that you include your personal details so that we can contact you. We recommend that you complete your application on a PC or laptop, and not on a mobile device.
When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (principal or headteacher) and if you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should have included a referee from each setting.